Cherryvale is a small town of 2,104 in Kansas, with a median household income of $45,208
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cherryvale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cherryvale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cherryvale city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 83.7
Cherryvale's overall cost of living index is 83.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cherryvale costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cherryvale, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$50,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$752
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,208
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Cherryvale's violent crime rate is 426.5 per 100,000 residents
— 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
426.5 /100k
Property Crime
1611.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cherryvale is served primarily by Cherryvale.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cherryvale, KS
National Avg
School District
Cherryvale
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cherryvale sees average highs of 43.1°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.4 inches of snow per year.
Cherryvale's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cherryvale roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $50,300 and median rent is $752/month.
Cherryvale's violent crime rate is 426.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1611.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cherryvale are operated by Cherryvale.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cherryvale, KS has a population of 2,104, a median household income of $45,208, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Cherryvale averages 43.1°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches
with about 16.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cherryvale, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67335.
The population of Cherryvale, Kansas is 2,104 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cherryvale: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $50,300, median household income $45,208, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cherryvale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
